🔬 Welcome young scientist :

Today you are going to learn how to become a real scientist with equipment made entirely out of bricks !
If you like science, functional objects, or “trompe-l’oeil” builds, then you are in the right place !

Story :

First of all, do you really think we would have all these little colorful bricks to play with today without science ? Of course not, haha ! So I think that is already a good reason to take a closer look at the subject ! 🤓

On top of that, science plays a crucial role in our understanding of the world, and I truly believe that this set could be a way to give many people a second chance to reconnect with a subject they might have once found too complex in school 👀

Playability :

The set is made up of 6 elements/object families :

- The microscope : Although the lamp isn’t functional (since no light brick is available) and the macro/micrometric knobs turn freely (due to the small size of the set), the microscope actually works ! At the end of the optical tube, there’s a magnifying glass that really lets you zoom in on each element placed on the stage. There are 4 textures to observe here : a piece of wood, a piece of bamboo, some lettuce, and a slice of pizza haha 😋
- Test tubes and their stand : The test tubes can be arranged on their holder however you like, or removed for play. The stoppers can also be taken off, but be careful with the contents inside the tubes, it could be dangerous !
- The notebook : Even though it can’t be used in reality, it looks quite convincing from a distance and makes a perfect “trompe-l’œil” element in the scene. A big thanks to the “Tile 2 x 4 with Red Stripe Pattern (87079pb1326)”, which is just perfect for representing the red margin of the notebook !
- Pencils and utensils : These are also non-functional, but if you place them on a table without saying anything, I’m sure someone around you might try to write with or use them, because they blend so well into the scene. My family tested it and it was very funny to watch haha. To go into details, there are : 2 pencils, a pen, an eraser, a pencil sharpener, and a pipette.
- Glassware : It was quite a challenge to create transparent equipment with a palette that’s not very generous in translucent pieces. I still managed to include a beaker and a graduated test tube to complete your kit !
- Laboratory stand and Bunsen burner : The perfect combo for heating up your beaker. Since the Bunsen burner isn’t connected to any gas source, don’t ask me where the flame comes from 👀

In summary, whether it’s for decoration, play, or simply for fun, I think this set could please quite a lot of people !

Little bonus : the slides containing the samples for the microscope can be stored directly in the notebook ! 😮

Minifigures :

The design includes 2 minifigures :

- A male scientist
- A female scientist

Stickers :

A total of 4 stickers, with 2 unique designs :

- Graduation markings for the test tube x3
- Periodic elements with a little hidden Easter egg inside x1

Microscope dimensions :

Length : 14.3 cm (5.6 in)
Width : 7 cm (2.8 in)
Height : 24.1 cm (9.5 in)

Test tube holder with tubes dimensions :

Length : 11.2 cm (4.4 in)
Width : 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Height : 8.6 cm (3.4 in)

Notebook dimensions :

Length : 13.3 cm (5.3 in)
Width : 16 cm (6.3 in)
Height : 1.9 cm (0.7 in)

Beaker dimensions :

Length : 7.4 cm (2.9 in)
Width : 6.4 cm (2.5 in)
Height : 7.7 cm (3 in)

Graduated Test Tube dimensions :

Length : 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Width : 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Height : 16.6 cm (6.6 in)

Laboratory Stand dimensions :

Length : 6.1 cm (2.4 in)
Width : 6.1 cm (2.4 in)
Height : 7 cm (2.8 in)

Changes made for BDP 10 :

- Readjustment of certain pieces and reduction of the number of unique pieces
- New Stickers for a more professional result
- Adjustment of the minifigures
- Redesign of the microscope and notebook to make them sturdier
- Added utensils, including glassware

Software :

Studio Bricklink : 3D design of the set
Blender : 3D rendering of the set
Procreate/Illustrator : Sticker design

Many thanks in advance to everyone who votes and/or leaves a comment, it really means a lot to me ! 🌟
If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to share, I’ll be more than happy to reply ! 🤗

🎉 Also, feel free to check out my other creations :

- The Amazing Brick Circus
- Small Science Kit
- Fishing With Friends
- Brick AirLine